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Neuroscience graduates are prepared for applied entry positions in the workforce, as well as for graduate and professional studies in a broad range of areas, such as neuroscience, psychology, biology, health professions, and education. From 2004–2016, neuroscience graduates (formerly psychobiology) have entered graduate school (52%), obtained jobs related to their major-focused training (39%), or entered the work force in positions unrelated to their major (9%).

Recent program alumni are attending graduate schools such as the University of Minnesota (neuroscience, Ph.D.), Villanova University School of Law (law, J.D.), University of the Sciences (pharmacology and toxicology, Ph.D.), University of Tennessee (neuroscience, Ph.D.), University of Denver (sports psychology and performance, M.A.), Temple University (biomedical science/neuroscience, Ph.D.), University of Pittsburgh (occupational therapy, M.S.), Pennsylvania State University (human development and family studies, Ph.D.), St. George University School of Veterinary Medicine (veterinary medicine, D.V.M.), Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (nursing, R.N.), Lincoln Memorial University (medicine, D.O.), Thomas Jefferson University (nursing, R.N.), Lebanon Valley College (physical therapy, D.P.T.), and Idaho State University (clinical psychology), among others.

Further, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that there will be an eight percent increase in job opportunities for medical scientists, including those who specialize in an area such as neuroscience and have obtained a doctoral or professional degree. They also note that the 2015 median pay for these specialists is $82,240 per year.